Marines Join November Draft Surge Amid Vietnam Buildup
The Defense Department ordered 36 450 draftees for Army Navy and Marines in November the largest monthly call since May 1953 as part of a broader U S force expansion to about 3 million. The Marine Corps for first time since 1952 requests draftees to bolster its ranks as Air Force relies on volunteers. Secretary McNamara announces a plan to replace 75 000 combat support with civilians reducing future drafts.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Defense Department
Selective Service System
Army
Navy
Marines
Johnson
Southeast Asia
U.S
Air Force
Viet Nam
Corps
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Youths tied to cafe vandalism and car thefts probe
Police probe vandalism at Gem Candy Cafe and several house break ins. A 16 year old juvenile was detained after Thursday evening's cafe incident. another youth is wanted. In addition a 15 year old runaway was chased after attempting to steal a car on 37th Street.
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Thomas L. Malone
15Th St
Texas Tech
Kenneth M. Byrd
38Th St
Knoxville Avenue
Gem Candy Cafe
Quaker Ave
Ronald Robertson
41St St
Amarillo
37Th Street
Three Vehicle Crashes Leave Six Hurt In Lubbock
Six people were injured in three separate three vehicle crashes in Lubbock on Friday though none injuries were serious. On the Tech campus near 17th Street and Boston Avenue Diane Owens and two students were treated and released at West Texas Hospital.
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Lubbock
About & A.m
Texas Tech
17Th St
Boston Ave
Tech
Diane Owens
James H. Owen
Main St
Jane Copeland
Lynn McCauley
West Texas Hospital
Oreo Johnson
24Th St
McCauley
Owens
Army Expands Texas Training Bases For Viet Nam War Effort
The Army increases Texas training capacity by about 10 000 soldiers to support Viet Nam and other needs. Ft Bliss El Paso will operate a reception and training center by December training around 80 men weekly and about 7 000 yearly. Ft Sam Houston San Antonio will add about 1 000 trainees with 4 282 typically in training.
Mayor Returns To Work After Illness
Mayor Max Tidmore returned to City Hall on Friday after nearly two months sidelined by an illness described as a near heart attack. He presided over a brief council meeting and pledged to attend the regular session next week with his schedule limited by his physician.
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Max Tidmore
City Hall
Tidmore
Two Plead Guilty To Misdemeanors
Two of three persons pleaded guilty to misdemeanor offenses Friday in County Court-at-Law No. 2. Laney Gunn of Santa Fe was fined 135 dollars with costs and three days in jail for driving while intoxicated. Rick Jackson, 19, faced three days in jail and 75 dollars with costs for a law violation. Bond set at 500 dollars for David Martinez, 24, who pleaded innocent to carrying a prohibited weapon.
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Pat Moore
Laney Gunn
Santa Fe
N.M
Rick Jackson
40Th St
David Martinez
Ave. F
Accident Victim Is Still Listed Critical
One person remained in critical condition and two others were described as satisfactory after a mishap at 19th Street and Milwaukee Avenue. Charles Dixon, 20, of 2012 Avenue U, was listed in critical condition at Methodist Hospital. Tommy R. Duncan, 18, of 2012 Avenue U, was described as fair. Elvin E. Smith, 42, of 2403 31st Street, was listed in satisfactory condition at University Hospital.
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Broadway
Ave. S
Lorraine Foley
Bangor
Jimmy Belk
West Texas
Patsy H. Belk
Michael E. Littlefield
John
11Th St
College Ave
Gary Watts
19Th St
Methodist Hospital
Milwaukee Ave
Charles Dixon
Avenue U
Jim Robbins
Earth
Tommy R. Duncan
Elvin E. Smith
31St St
University Hospital
Cleaning technique for awning fibers and cords
Instructions describe using suds and water with a long-handled brush to scrub awning fibers and col ars, followed by rinsing with a hose spray over and under the fabric. It emphasizes thorough washing and complete rinsing to remove dirt.
Tech 1940 Class Reunion Sees Silver Anniversary Return
About 125 members of the class of 1940 are expected to return to Texas Tech for a Silver Anniversary reunion on campus. Registration begins at 10 a.m. in the Anniversary Room with tours, coffees and a 5 p.m. dinner. Activities include attendance at the Texas Tech versus Kansas football game in Jones Stadium and a 3-5 p.m. reception for 1939 and 1940 faculty members in the Student Union.
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Texas Tech
London Theaters Increase Trade
London theaters in England are reporting a rise in trade as audiences return, boosting performances and box office receipts across multiple venues and productions.
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London
England
Pencil Claim: 7 Inch Pencils Draw 35 Mile Line
A claim asserts that a standard seven inch pencil is capable of drawing a continuous line extending up to 35 miles. The statement presents a dramatic distance for a common writing instrument.
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Texas
Motorola
Arar Torrey
Warrick Carr
Asher Thompson
S. B. Nelson
H. E. Griffith
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Lubbock Power & Light
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Porive Inn
Dar ES Salaam
Tanzania
Mozambique
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THE
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Roy & the
Melotones
Gane
30Th St
Club
Capri
Ststaurant Rox
Tahoke Highway
Royce Clerk
Buck and
Ruby Jones
David
Big Jim" Veal — Chef
21St & Ave. O
Aol
Jesse James
Deacon Smith
Jesse
Chris Jones
Channel 13
Man From
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Robert Hor
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Rowdy Yates
Lloyd Bridges
Calvary
William Colton
John Drew Barrymore
Dodge City
Gunsmoke
James Arness
Law and Order
Weston
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Free Frontier
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